NFL teams are wise to have strong backup plan

3:05 AM,
Oct. 2, 2013

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When Jake Locker was carted off the field Sunday, the first thought that went through Ryan Fitzpatrick's mind was simple and to the point:

"Don't screw it up."

Now the game has changed. With Locker out for at least a month, Fitzpatrick is the Titans' quarterback of record. He has gone from being a caretaker in the second half against the Jets to the starter against Kansas City on Sunday. ...